PhD
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psychological counseling

DR SANDRA E THOMAS, representative of Census Tact 4603.02, is a 35-year resident of Altadena, who is known as a leader that gets the job done.
Because of her dedication and love of community she is considered to be one of the most highly regarded and respected voices in Altadena.

In 2004 she founded the Quality of Life Center, Inc., where she serves as Dean to Pasadena Unified School District's (PUSD) more than 500 highest academic achievers currently in the Bright Futures Scholars Leadership Development Program.

For six consecutive years, she hosted the NAACP Today TV Show, and for the last four years has hosted the Quality of Life Today TV Show, focusing on issues in Altadena and the surrounding areas.
Other community involvements include: Altadena Sheriff's Clergy Council, Altadena Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, Altadena Crown City Kiwanis-Past President, Altadena Community Center Board of Directors.

Dr. Thomas, a life member of the NAACP has served as an officer in all four levels of the organization since 1953.

She has often been the unseen force encouraging groups, community leaders and local business owners to unite and focus upon saving the community.
She is a visionary who has created and developed programs geared to improving the quality of life for all people.
She is a true example of how one committed person, dedicated to her community, with a heart for service, has made a difference for all.

Dr. Sandra Thomas, the second African-American woman ever appointed Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission by Fifth District County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, is a community advocate who firmly believes that economic challenges should never overshadow goal realization.

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Dr. Thomas was appointed to the Human Relations Commission on February 13, 2007.

Dr. Thomas' resume includes a number of academic achievements including a BA in psychology, MA in engineering from the University of Kansas and a PhD in psychological counseling from Columbia University.
Dr. Thomas used her talents in the telephone industry where she worked as an engineer for 26 years.
In 1968, she created what is now known as the "800" toll free telephone number system.

She faces life with gusto and firmly believes that her academic success can be replicated by others, if they are fortunate enough to conquer critical crossroads in their lives.
Such a philosophy and an innate desire to help others have motivated Dr. Thomas to found the Quality of Life Center, Inc., where she serves as President and CEO.

The Sedliks had another connection to the Obamas: the fundraiser the President was attending was $35,000 a plate affair hosted at the Holmby Hills mansion of Bradley and Colleen Bell, executive producers of the soap "The Bold and the Beautiful." Sedlik's wife Sandra had worked for the Bells for eight years.

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Town council chair Sandra Thomas held to a strict format Tuesday night: eight minutes for Arroyo Pacific to make its case, ten minutes for opposing viewpoints, and two minutes for the school to rebut.